Beat This Banana Bread Recipe

Ann Hodgman's legendary banana bread recipe – guaranteed to be the best you've ever tasted! This moist, flavorful loaf is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet afternoon treat. Get ready to experience banana bread nirvana!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 2669.3 kcal
Protein 62g
Rating 4.4 (5 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Beat This Banana Bread

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How to Make Beat This Banana Bread

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mash bananas thoroughly. Add softened butter and sugar; beat until well combined.
  3. Stir in vanilla extract and eggs until just blended.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Stir in nuts (if using).
  7. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

107 g

Sugar

976g

Fat

310g

Carbs

138g

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